Offered in this lot is a Signed First Edition of "Along the Early Trails of the Southwest", 1969, The Pemberton Press publisher. Hand-signed by illustrator Melvin C. Warren. The book features contributions from eight prominent authors and historians who detail the development and significance of six legendary routes that shaped the American West. Features writing by Wayne Gard, Dean Krakel, Joe B. Frantz, Dorman H. Winfrey, H. Gordon Frost, Donald Bubar, and John H. Jenkins. Includes artwork by renowned Western artist Melvin C. Warren. The text explores the transition from Spanish exploration to American migration through these primary highways of the frontier, the Santa Fe Trail, the Chisholm Trail, the Dodge City trasil, Goodnight-Loving Trail, the Butterfield Overland Mail Trail, the Old San Antonio Road. Hand written signature and personalized message exhibited on half-title page. The half-leather and mottled tan cloth bound gold gilt titling hardcover is in very nice condition, intact pages are bright and clean. Mottled tan cloth bound slipcase is in nice condition. Measures 9"W x 11.625"L x .875"D, combined weight is 2lb, 10oz.